Sisters

Voyeurism has always been a major curiosity in the cinema of Brian De Palma, and his 1973 film "Sisters" is no exception. It begins with a man (Lisle Wilson) who finds himself the target of a caught-on-camera television show that tests his temptations. Its mid-section consists of a women (Jennifer Salt) convinced that she witnessed the murder of this same individual. At the center of it all are separated Siamese twins, Danielle Breton and Dominique Blanchion (the always-fantastic Margot Kidder), with the on-screen presence of the latter sibling hugely absent from the film.

Wrapped in mystery, sex and cinematic techniques that mirror De Palma's affinity for the peeping tom-ism of the artform, "Sisters" is a captivating affair that has now been added to the Criterion Collection. Rightfully recognized for its macabre plot developments, innovative split-screen storytelling, chilling Bernard Hermann score and fascinating insights into the female condition, Criterion paired with De Palma for a director-approved special edition that is a worthy addition to any true cinephile's collection.

This new 4K restoration is stunning to say the least, with images that permeate the mind and sound that assaults from every angle. A wide range of bonus features are featured in this released, including:

• New interview with actor Jennifer Salt• Interviews from 2004 with De Palma, actors Bill Finley and Charles Durning, editor Paul Hirsch, and producer Edward R. Pressman• Audio from a 1973 discussion with De Palma at the American Film Institute• Appearance from 1970 by actor Margot Kidder on "The Dick Cavett Show"• Photo gallery and radio spots• An essay by critic Carrie Rickey, excerpts from a 1973 interview with De Palma on the making of the film, and a 1973 article by the director on working with composer Bernard Herrmann